I am switching doctors. When I first started going to my current doctor I lied cause I was caught off guard by the question.Do all doctors ask this of new patients?I am older and a little more comfortable but I not sure she will need to know "that" about me. How do others handle this question?
2007-08-06 14:12:19 · 13 answers · asked by nappeeone 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes you should always tell your doctor. It is not their place to judge you. They need to know the information because it helps them make medical decisions and gives them a better direction to be looking in for things that they might not otherwise consider, if they thought you were hetero.
2007-08-06 14:25:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I answer no. Because I have heard news stories of doctors that won't treat gay people, or if they do treat you they do it half a**. So, just because I want the best treatment possible (without bias) I just answer no or that it's none of their business because it has nothing to do with the main reason I am there in the first place. Then that is usually followed by are you having sex? And I answer honestly "yes."
2007-08-06 21:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by Forgotten Junk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think all doctors do that. If your doctor does ask you, tell the truth, I don't think the doctor would want to know just to make fun of you or hurt you emotionally. Doctors are there to help.
2007-08-06 21:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes tell the truth and check out the top 10 things gays, lesbians and transgendereds should discuss with their doctor.
Check out the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association website:
http://www.glma.org/
2007-08-06 21:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, tell your doctor the truth...For one thing it will give you an idea of whether you want to continue with that doctor or not..If you are gay or lesbian..there are different health concerns that are a little different than the straight community...you should be free to discuss this with your doctor. You are putting your life in this person's hands...give them all the information to deal with.
2007-08-06 21:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think not all new doctor asking his/her patient about sexual orientation.It depends on its objective.If you are asked by your new doctor you can ask him/her what is his/her objective by asking your sexual orientation.If it will give any benefit to your health,you must tell him/her the truth.Lying is not good for youYou must be honest for your own health
2007-08-06 21:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, tell the doctor because you could come down with something and he or she could be trying to rule out possibilities and assume that you are a straight woman..
sometimes, something medical can relate back to what type of sex we have.
for example.. you just may have something serious and it could be assumed that you might be pregnant
I mean yes, of course they would figure out that you are not but why waste time?
it's no big deal..just say I'm a lesbian
say it...Immmmmmm a lessssbbbiiiiannn
dont ya just feel better now?
2007-08-06 21:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would assume if the doctor asked it would be for some reason (eg if it was in relation to your sexual health) so it would be best to be honest.
If you feel it is not their busniess then simply say "I'm sorry I don't see how it is relevant and I am not comfortable answering"
2007-08-06 21:19:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I tell the truth to my doctor about everything. He is only there to help, not judge.
2007-08-06 21:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you don't trust a Dr. enough to share this basic and relevant information why would you trust them with your life?
2007-08-06 22:18:17 · answer #10 · answered by DaytonHawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋